Nerve roots, or major nerves being compressed by local tissues Possibly the most misused phrase we hear is “I’ve got a pinched nerve”. Understandably, when there is sudden sharp shooting pain – a pinched nerve sounds reasonable. However, from the osteopath’s perspective
Compression of the nerve that passes through the anklecausing pain and altered sensation in the foot The small bones of the foot are called the tarsal bones, and at the inner edge of the ankle joint there is a nerve that passes
Adolescent heel pain associated with running and jumping Also known as traction apophysitis, this condition mainly affects school aged children because it relates to pathological failure of the attachment of the Achilles tendon to the growing heel bone beneath. There is a
Destructive autoimmune arthritis The joint degradation that occurs with rheumatoid arthritis is different to that of osteoarthritis because it is not related to age or activity. It is one of those disorders where the body seems to turn on itself with inflammation
Injuries causing joint separation Dislocation means the joint has been forced apart, usually with a collision, and it is stuck in that position. Subluxations are the ones that have only partially dislocated and have come back together. It is also worth noting
Hairline fractures of the bones of the foot Stress fractures are generally caused by an imbalance of stress/load causing the bone to break itself down more quickly than it is able to build itself back up. These fractures are often seen in
Pain at the front of the knee just below the knee cap Pain in the tendon that joins the kneecap to the top of the tibia typically affects runners and jumpers. Poor mechanics and inadequate strength are usually the culprits. It is
Degeneration of the joints causing aches and pain this type of arthritis is the one we deal with the most. It is sometimes called degeneration joint disease and is distinctly different to rheumatoid arthritis and osteoporosis, although it is often a co-morbidity
Sudden throwing back and forth of the head, usually from a car crash Not all whiplash injuries come from car crashes, for example a sudden accident on a trampoline of on the football field can also produce the mechanics that cause this
Multiple cracks forming around the base of the heel If heel cracks are left untreated then they can progress into fissures: a crack going deeper into the skin. Dry skin is the most commonly thought reason for heel cracking, however increased weight,
